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Black Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Fire Pits and Water Bowls
Fire Pits and Water Bowls
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Small Fountains
Small Fountains
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Pedestrian Gates
Pedestrian Gates
Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.
Serene urban garden
Serene urban garden
Sprout UpSprout Up
A contemporary, low maintenance urban garden. Calm and tranquil, this serene and low maintenance space features contemporary arches leading through areas of of lush green planting with evergreen shrubs and beautiful trees. The perfect place to relax and unwind.
Multifamily Gathering Space
Multifamily Gathering Space
Bri LehmanBri Lehman
Cougar Mountain Residence
Cougar Mountain Residence
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney Before and after - fountain Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Landscape
Landscape
Rispens Landscaping, LTDRispens Landscaping, LTD
Scott's Twin Cedars Patio
Scott's Twin Cedars Patio
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
We built this backyard 20' x 24' gravel patio & pathways in June 2018. It's located in Placerville, CA.
Tramway
Tramway
Waterwise Landscapes IncorporatedWaterwise Landscapes Incorporated
Hunter Ten Broeck
Cottage Garden in the Tropics
Cottage Garden in the Tropics
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Wood Raised Beds
Wood Raised Beds
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
A large raised garden bed area provides a space for growing plenty of fresh veggies.
Mike's Hammock
Mike's Hammock
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton
Full Landscape with Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Stone Driveway and Planting
Full Landscape with Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Stone Driveway and Planting
The Barn: Landscape + ArchitectureThe Barn: Landscape + Architecture
Double Gate in West El Paso
Double Gate in West El Paso
The Iron Snail Inc.The Iron Snail Inc.
Mediterranean Estate
Mediterranean Estate
Molly Maguire Landscape ArchitectureMolly Maguire Landscape Architecture
Molly Maguire Landscape Architecture. The quiet seating area off the rear of the residence receives morning sun and is a cool get-away spot on hot days. It sits below an ancient Coast Live Oak.
Dry Succulent Garden
Dry Succulent Garden
UserUser
Westbourne
Westbourne
Spaced OutSpaced Out
The Pond House 2017
The Pond House 2017
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
The greens of the cacti and agaves contrasting nicely off of the corten steel garage
Ocean Front Landscape Lighting, FL Estate
Ocean Front Landscape Lighting, FL Estate
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Woodland Residence
Woodland Residence
Lightscape, Inc.Lightscape, Inc.
Steve Achtemeier

Black Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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